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Visual indicators informing the driver that a system is in operation or is switched off (indicator lamp),
or has a fault (warning lamp).
Indicator and warning lamps
When the ignition is switched on
Certain warning lamps come on for a few
seconds when the vehicle's ignition is
switched on.
When the engine is started, these same
warning lamps should go off.
If they remain on, before moving off, refer to the
information on the warning lamp concerned.
Associated warnings
Certain warning lamps may come on in one of
two modes: fixed (continuous) or flashing.
Only by relating the type of illumination to the
operation of the vehicle can it be determined
whether the situation is normal or a fault has
occurred. In the event of a fault, the illumination
of the warning lamp may be accompanied by
an audible signal and/or a message.
Warning lamps
When the engine is running or the vehicle is
being driven, illumination of one of the following
warning lamps indicates a fault which requires
action on the part of the driver.
Any fault resulting in the illumination of a
warning lamp must be investigated further
using the associated message.
If you encounter any problems, contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Operation indicator lamps
If one of the following indicator lamps comes on
in the instrument panel and/or instrument panel
screen, this confirms that the corresponding
system has come into operation.
Deactivation indicator lamps
If one of the following indicator lamps comes
on, this confirms that the corresponding system
has been switched off intentionally.
This is may be accompanied by an audible
signal and the display of a message.
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Warning/indicator lampis on Cause Action/Observations
Battery charge fixed. The battery charging circuit has a fault
(dirty or loose terminals, slack or cut
alternator belt,
...).The warning lamp should go off when the engine is
started.
If it does not go off, contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Electric parking
brake flashing.
The electric parking brake is not
applied automatically.
The application/release is faulty. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Park on flat level ground, engage a gear (or place the
lever in position P for an automatic gearbox), switch
off the ignition and contact a CITROËN dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Parking brake
fixed. The parking brake is applied or not
properly released. Release the parking brake to switch off the warning
lamp, keeping your foot on the brake pedal.
Observe the safety recommendations.
For more information on the manual or electric parking
brake, refer to the corresponding section.
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Brakingfixed, associated with
the STOP warning
lamp. The braking system fluid level has
dropped significantly.
You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Top up with brake fluid recommended by CITROËN.
If the problem persists, have the system checked by a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
+ fixed, associated with
the electric parking
brake malfunction
warning lamp, if the
parking brake is
released.The braking system has a fault. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Park, switch off the ignition and contact a CITROËN
dealer or a qualified workshop.
+ fixed, associated with
the STOP and ABS
warning lamps.The electronic brake force distribution
(EBFD) system has a fault.
You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Have it checked by a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Warning
/indicator lampis on Cause Action/Observations
Electric parking
brake fault fixed.
The electric parking brake has a fault. Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop
without delay.
For more information on the Electric parking brake ,
refer to the corresponding section.
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Warning/indicator lampis on Cause Action/Observations
AdBlue
®
(BlueHDi Diesel) fixed, on switching
on the ignition,
accompanied by an
audible signal and a
message indicating
the remaining driving
range. The remaining driving range is
between 350 miles (600 km) and
1500 miles (2400 km).
Top-up the AdBlue® as soon as possible or go to a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
+ flashing, associated
with the SERVICE
warning lamp,
accompanied by an
audible signal and a
message indicating
the remaining driving
range.The remaining driving range is
between 0 and 350 miles (600 km).
You must top-up the AdBlue
® to avoid a breakdown

or go to a CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
flashing, associated
with the SERVICE
warning lamp,
accompanied by an
audible signal and a
message indicating
that starting is
prevented. The AdBlue
® tank is empty: the
starting inhibition system required
by legislation prevents starting of the
engine. To be able to start the engine, you must top-up
the
AdBlue® or call on a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
It is essential to add at least 3.8 litres of AdBlue
® to
the fluid tank
For topping-up or for more information on AdBlue
® and the SCR system , refer to the corresponding section.
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Warning/indicator lampis on Cause Action/Observations
Electric parking
brake fixed.
The electric parking brake is applied. Release the electric parking brake to switch off the
warning lamp: with your foot on the brake pedal, pull
the electric brake control.
Observe the safety recommendations.
For more information on the Electric parking brake ,
refer to the corresponding section.
Deactivation of
the automatic
functions of the
electric parking
brake fixed.
The "automatic application" (on
switching off the engine) and
"automatic release" functions are
deactivated or faulty. Activate the function (depending on the country of
sale) via the vehicle configuration menu or contact a
CITROËN dealer or a qualified workshop.
Passenger's
airbag system fixed in the seat belt
and passenger's front
airbag warning lamps
display. The control switch, located in the
glove box, has been placed in the
"ON"
position.
The passenger's front airbag is
activated. In this case, do not install a rear ward facing child seat
on this seat.
Move the control switch to the "OFF"
position to
deactivate the passenger's front airbag. In this case,
you can install a rear ward facing child seat, unless
there is a fault with the airbags (airbag warning
lamp
on).
Passenger's
airbag system fixed in the instrument
panel and/or seat belt
and front passenger's
airbag warning lamps
display. The control switch, located in the
glove box, is set to the OFF
position.
The passenger's front airbag is
deactivated. You can install a rear ward facing child seat, unless
there is a fault with the airbags (airbag warning
lamp
on).
Set the control to the "ON" position to activate the
passenger's front airbag. In this case, do not install a
rear ward facing child seat on this seat.
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Warning/indicator lampis on Cause Action/Observations
Left-hand
direction indicato rflashing with buzzer.
The lighting stalk has been
pushed
down.
Right-hand
direction indicator flashing with buzzer.
The lighting stalk has been pushed
u

p.
Front foglamps
fixed. The front foglamps are switched on
using the ring on the lighting control
stalk. Turn the ring on the lighting control stalk rear ward
twice to switch off the front foglamps.
Rear foglamps
fixed. The rear foglamps have been
switched on using the ring on the
lighting control stalk. Turn the ring on the lighting control stalk rear wards to
switch off the rear foglamps.
Hazard warning
lamps flashing with audible
signal. The hazard warning lamps switch,
located on the dashboard, has been
operated. The left-hand and right-hand direction indicators and
their associated indicator lamps flash simultaneously.
Stop & Star t
fixed. When the vehicle stops (red lights,
traffic jams,
...) the Stop & Start system
has put the engine into STOP mode. The warning lamp goes off and the engine restarts
automatically in START mode, as soon as you want to
move off.
flashes for a few
seconds, then goes
of f. STOP mode is temporarily
unavailable,
or
START mode is invoked
automatically. For more information on Stop & Star t
, refer to the
corresponding section.
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On versions fitted with an electric oil level
indicator, the state of the engine oil level is
displayed in the instrument panel for a few
seconds, at the same time as the servicing
information.
Engine oil level indicator*
The level read will only be correct if
the vehicle is on level ground and the
engine has been off for more
than 30 minutes.
Oil level correct
This is indicated by the flashing of "OIL" or the
display of a message, accompanied by the
service warning lamp and an audible signal.
If the low oil level is confirmed by a check using
the dipstick, the level must be topped up to
avoid damage to the engine.
For more information on Checking the levels
and in particular the oil level, refer to the
corresponding section. This is signalled by the flashing of "
OIL- -" or
the display of a message.
Contact a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop.
In the event of a fault with the electric indicator,
the oil level is no longer monitored.
If the system is faulty, you must check the
engine oil level using the manual dipstick
located under the bonnet.
For more information on Checking the levels
and in particular the oil level, refer to the
corresponding section.
* Depending on version.
Oil level incorrect Oil level indicator fault
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The engine start prevention system
required by regulations is activated
automatically once the AdBlue
® tank
is empty.
AdBlue® fluid range indicators
Once the AdBlue® tank is on reserve or after
detection of a fault with the SCR emissions
control system, when the ignition is switched
on an indicator displays an estimate of the
distance that can be covered, the range, before
engine starting is prevented.
In the event of simultaneous system fault and
low AdBlue
® level, the shortest range figure is
the one displayed.
In the event of the risk of non-starting related to a lack of AdBlue®
Range greater than 1 500 miles (2 400 km)
When the ignition is switched on, no
information on range is displayed automatically
in the instrument panel.
With the type 2 instrument panel,
pressing this button temporarily
displays the driving range.
Above 3 000 miles (5 000 km), the value is not
specified.
Type 1 instrument panel
Remaining range between 350 and 1 500 miles (600 and 2 400 km)
When switching on the ignition, the UREA
warning lamp comes on, accompanied by an
audible signal and the temporary display in
the instrument panel of "NO START IN" and
a distance, indicating the remaining range
expressed in miles or kilometres before
engine starting is prevented (e.g. "NO START
IN 900
miles" means that starting will be
prevented in 900 miles).
When driving, the message is displayed every
190 miles (300 km) until the AdBlue tank has
been topped up.
The reserve level has been reached; it is
recommended that the tank be topped up as
soon as possible.
It is recommended that no more than 10 litres
of AdBlue
® are added.
For more information on AdBlue® and the SCR
system, and in particular on topping up, refer
to the corresponding section.
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When switching on the ignition, the SERVICE
warning lamp comes on and the UREA warning
lamp flashes, accompanied by an audible signal
and the temporary display in the instrument
panel of "NO START IN" and a distance,
indicating the remaining range expressed in
miles or kilometres before engine starting is
prevented (e.g. "NO START IN 180 miles"
means that starting will be prevented
in 180 miles).
When driving, the message is displayed every
30 seconds until the AdBlue tank has been
topped up.
It is essential to top up the tank as soon
as possible before it is completely empty;
other wise, the engine may no longer start.
For more information on AdBlue
® and the SCR
system, and in particular on topping up, refer
to the corresponding section.
Remaining range between 0 and 350 miles (0 and 600 km)
When switching on the ignition, the SERVICE
warning lamp comes on and the UREA
warning lamp flashes, accompanied by an
audible signal and the temporary display in the
instrument panel of "NO START IN" and 0 km
or miles ("NO START IN 0 miles" means that
starting is prevented).
The AdBlue tank is empty: the system required
by regulations prevents engine starting. Breakdown related to a lack of AdBlue
®
To be able to start the engine, it is
essential to add at least 3.8 litres of
AdBlue
® to the tank.
For more information on AdBlue® and
the SCR system , and in particular on
topping up, refer to the corresponding
section.
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Type 2 instrument panel
When switching on the ignition, the
UREA warning lamp comes on, accompanied
by an audible signal and the display of a
message (e.g. "Top-up emissions additive:
Starting prevented in 900 miles") indicating
the remaining range expressed in miles or
kilometres.
When driving, the message is displayed every
200 miles (300 km) until the fluid has been
topped-up.
Go to a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop to have the AdBlue
® topped-up.
You can also top-up the tank yourself.
For more information on AdBlue
® and the SCR
system, and in particular on topping-up the
AdBlue
®, refer to the corresponding section.
Remaining range between 350 and 1500 miles (600 and 2 400 km)
When switching on the ignition, the SERVICE
warning lamp comes on and the UREA warning
lamp flashes, accompanied by an audible
signal and the display of a message (e.g.
"Top-up emissions additive: Starting prevented
in 350 miles") indicating the remaining range
expressed in miles or kilometres.
When driving, the message is displayed every
30 seconds until the fluid has been topped-up.
Go to a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop to have the AdBlue
® topped-up.
You can also top-up the tank yourself.
Other wise you will not be able to restart your
engine. When switching on the ignition, the SERVICE
warning lamp comes on and the UREA warning
lamp flashes, accompanied by an audible
signal and the display of the message "Top-up
emissions additive: Starting prevented".
The AdBlue
® tank is empty: the system required
by regulations prevents engine starting.
To be able to start the engine,
we recommend that you call on
a CITROËN dealer or a qualified
workshop for the top-up required.
If you carry out the top-up yourself, it
is essential to add at least 3.8 litres of
AdBlue
® to the tank.
Remaining range between 0 and 350 miles (0 and 600 km)Breakdown related to a lack of AdBlue®
For more information on AdBlue® and the SCR
system, and in particular on topping-up the
AdBlue
®, refer to the corresponding section.
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